Caramel Nut Rolls

1/2 pound caramel candies (about 28)

1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 tbsp half & half or milk

1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 cup salted peanuts

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 cup flaked coconut

In 2-quart casserole or mixing bowl, place caramels, butter and half & half. Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until melted and smooth, stirring after 2 minutes, then every minute.

Stir in sugar until smooth, then peanuts.  Stir in marshmallows, using as few strokes as possible. Sprinkle 2 large sheets of wax paper with coconut. Spoon half the caramel mixture in strip on each sheet. Shape into 10 or 1 inch rolls, using wax paper to help shape; coat well with coconut.  Wrap and refrigerate.